Papaya Cherimoya Smoothie Recipe: With Sweet Basil

Papaya Cherimoya Smoothie with Basil

Basil and tropical fruit are a combination that works surprisingly well. Its sweet, peppery aroma lifts the soft papaya and creamy cherimoya.

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GlassHighball glass

TechniqueBlended

DifficultyEasy

Time5 min

StrengthAlcohol-free

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Ingredients

150 g papaya
½ cherimoya ripe, seeds removed
6 leaves basil
5 oz water
1 tsp lime juice for freshness (optional)

Garnish: A basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

Peel the papaya, scrape out the seeds and dice the flesh.
Halve the cherimoya, spoon out the flesh and remove every black seed.
Wash the basil leaves.
Blend everything with the water and lime juice until smooth and serve with a basil leaf.

Taste

Sweet and tropical, creamy, with a fragrant basil finish.

About this smoothie

Basil is best known from Italian cooking, but its sweet, slightly aniseed aroma also pairs well with fruit, as in strawberry basil desserts. Here it brings freshness to sweet papaya and creamy cherimoya.

Papaya is rich in vitamin C, cherimoya adds creaminess without banana. A few drops of lime balance the sweetness. Enjoy it as a fragrant snack on warm days.

Bartender tips

Add the basil at the end and blend only briefly so its aroma stays fresh.
Remove all seeds carefully: cherimoya seeds are not edible and must never go into the blender.